Defeat Leviathan (Lv.80) in Bravely Default

Q: How to beat Leviathan Lv.80?

Leviathan shifts between two forms. Its first form is weak to physical attacks but has high Magic Defense. Its second form, Magic Resist Form, has high Physical Defense but is vulnerable to magic. Use Fairy Ward to protect against its instant Death/Doom attacks and be prepared to Default when it uses Envy to dispel buffs.

Q: What to do when Leviathan uses Magic Resist Form?

Leviathan shifts between two forms. Its first form is weak to physical attacks but has high Magic Defense. Its second form, Magic Resist Form, has high Physical Defense but is vulnerable to magic. Use Fairy Ward to protect against its instant Death/Doom attacks and be prepared to Default when it uses Envy to dispel buffs.

Q: How to survive Leviathan's Consume Life?

Leviathan shifts between two forms. Its first form is weak to physical attacks but has high Magic Defense. Its second form, Magic Resist Form, has high Physical Defense but is vulnerable to magic. Use Fairy Ward to protect against its instant Death/Doom attacks and be prepared to Default when it uses Envy to dispel buffs.

Q: Best strategy for Leviathan's final stretch?

Leviathan shifts between two forms. Its first form is weak to physical attacks but has high Magic Defense. Its second form, Magic Resist Form, has high Physical Defense but is vulnerable to magic. Use Fairy Ward to protect against its instant Death/Doom attacks and be prepared to Default when it uses Envy to dispel buffs.

Q: How to counter Leviathan's High Altitude?

Leviathan shifts between two forms. Its first form is weak to physical attacks but has high Magic Defense. Its second form, Magic Resist Form, has high Physical Defense but is vulnerable to magic. Use Fairy Ward to protect against its instant Death/Doom attacks and be prepared to Default when it uses Envy to dispel buffs.

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Stats / Weaknesses:

Form 1: High Physical Defense, Low Magic Defense. Weak to physical attacks.
Form 2 (Magic Resist Form): Low Physical Defense, High Magic Defense. Weak to magic attacks.

Phases:

Paradigm Shift: After three attacks, Leviathan uses Magic Resist Form. In this form, it no longer evades physical attacks but gains maximum Magic Defense.
Final Stretch: After three attacks in Magic Resist Form, Leviathan uses High Altitude to switch back to its first form. Near half HP, it will Brave twice, unleash three moves in one turn, and become immobile for two turns.

Strategy:

Form 1 Strategy: Focus on physical attacks. Brave your physical attackers to deal maximum damage.
Form 2 Strategy: Switch to magic-based attacks. If you have Pierce Magic Defense, your spell-casters can continue their assault.
Survival: During Magic Resist Form, Leviathan uses The Last Light or Consume Life. Cast Fairy Ward (Spiritmaster) to protect your party from damage and instant Death/Doom. Be aware that Envy dispels Fairy Ward.
Buff Dispelling: When Leviathan uses High Altitude and switches back to its first form, it will use Envy when it Braves, dispelling your buffs. Default to survive its blizzard attacks.
Specific Defenses: For Magic Resist Leviathan, Fairy Ward is crucial to survive Consume Life. Consider Templar's Rampart or Ninja's Utsusemi to block single attacks.

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